Construction Estimation: From Manual Takeoff to the AI Future
Quantity takeoff (QTO) is the foundation of construction cost estimation, another critical task. For decades, professionals have sought to streamline … Read more
Discussing Parametric Design with Shajay Bhooshan of Zaha Hadid Architects
Robotics, 3D printing, and digital fabrication—these evolving technologies are changing how we design and construct. Looking into the future can … Read more
Robotic Timber Fabrication – Videos
These videos demonstrate today’s possibilities of robotic timber fabrication. A multi-functional portal robot for automated assembly and processing of timber … Read more
The BIM Summer School – AEC Business
In this interview with Vishal Singh, assistant professor at Aalto University, we discuss the upcoming BIM Summer School. It will … Read more
25 Best Construction Technology Blogs and Websites in 2025
To provide the best experiences, we use technologies like cookies to store and/or access device information. Consenting to these technologies … Read more
The Agile Construction Company – Interview with Pirita Vainio of NCC Group
I had the pleasure of meeting with Pirita Vainio, Head of Digital and Innovation at NCC Group. In this podcast … Read more
Automating Construction Processes by Making BIMs Machine-Readable
Process digitalization and automation is an essential strategy in improving construction productivity. A Finnish fast-track standardization project is paving the … Read more
Mobile Construction Field Management – Interview with Miikka Viljanen of Consight
In this interview with Miikka Viljanen, CEO of Consight, we discuss the company’s solution for mobile construction field management. How … Read more
Notes from the Nordic Smart Building Convention
The first Nordic Smart Building Convention took place in Helsinki on June 14 and 15, 2017. It was an inspiring … Read more
Architectural Democracy – Interview with Pedro Aibéo
In this podcast interview with Pedro Aibéo, we discuss Architectural Democracy, a research project, and its practical implementations. Pedro Aibéo, … Read more
Augmenting BIM Classifications – Interview with Eveliina Vesalainen of Granlund
BuildingSMART Finland is supplementing building information modeling (BIM) guidelines in a national standardization project, as a part of the KIRA-digi … Read more
How Drones are Speeding Up Construction
Drones, or unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), are being used in many industries, e.g. agriculture, construction, mining, oil & gas, mapping, … Read more